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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.
A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.
Porch
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand with a lamp.

One king bed non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

Two queen beds non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(330 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

This hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers 151 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children aged under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6 minutes from Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cherokee hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 20 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children aged 20 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1382 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1888 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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great staff and a great property with all that a visitor could ask for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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Excellent stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

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Great place to stay quiet comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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Always a great place to stay when visiting Cherokee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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The first Inn I visit and was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

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We stayed 4 nights and the beds were very comfortable. The motel was quiet and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lanette

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Love staying here! Great time made great friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Torris

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Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd time staying there. The grounds, lobby and the room have always been clean and the staff very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brian

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much more affordable than maggie valley during truck show season and easier finding a room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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This is our go to place when we stay in Cherokee. Always clean, and all the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

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Great stay! Clean room, comfortable beds, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Curt

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Clean and great location.staff were very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views and super friendly staff, very convenient in the middle of Cherokee.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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Great stay in a great little town. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great value for money. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

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Nice place, pleasant staff. We enjoyed our stay at this property. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dannah

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Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Rooms were nice and clean. Bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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The Inn was clean. The staff was awesome. It’s in a great location. Close to the event center and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

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Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

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Room was clean, people at front desk were super kind! The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants, very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, girl at the front desk was very nice and helpful. It’s a no frills kind of place but it’s clean and affordable compared to the other places in the area. We enjoyed our stay and parking is so convenient!!! There are a few shops and restaurants within walking distance which was a big plus as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff clean room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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